Media Matters for Democracy is pleased to announce a comprehensive Holistic Safety Training for mid-career journalists across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This intensive three-day residential training session in Peshawar is designed to equip journalists with essential skills to enhance their safety and resilience in the field.
Scope of Training
The training will cover:
Physical Safety: Techniques and strategies to protect yourself in high-risk environments, including hostile situations, protests, and conflict zones.Digital Safety: Best practices for safeguarding your digital presence, protecting sensitive data, and maintaining the confidentiality of your sources in an increasingly surveilled world.Psycho-social Safety: Tools and support mechanisms to manage stress, trauma, and mental health challenges that often accompany journalism in high-pressure situations.Eligibility Criteria
Must have over 5 years of experience working in newsrooms.Mid-career journalists currently employed in print, broadcast, or digital media in KPK.Why participate?
This training offers a unique opportunity to:Gain practical knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied in your daily work.Connect with fellow journalists from across Punjab and share experiences and strategies for safety.Enhance your professional resilience in an increasingly complex and challenging media landscape.Who Should Apply
This training is ideal for journalists who:Regularly face physical risks or threats due to their reporting.Work in environments with high digital surveillance or cyber threats.Experience stress or trauma related to their journalistic work.Are committed to enhancing their personal safety and the safety of their colleagues.How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling this form Click Here for the FormApplication Deadline: 13th July, 2026Location: PeshawarDates: 4th to 6th August, 2026Contact Information: For any queries, please contact zafar.nizamani@mediamatters.pkThe training session is being organised with support from EU Pakistan.
